The Aina handball incident happened with about 10 minutes of the match remaining. The Forest right-back attempted to control a bouncing ball in his own penalty area while being challenged by Gabriel Jesus and bumped by his own team-mate Elliot Anderson. The ball hit Aina’s shoulder before striking his arm …
Read More »Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal: Sean Dyche post match interview
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche says he’s happy with his team’s “commitment” during their goalless draw against Arsenal and believes it would have been “incredibly harsh” had the Gunners been awarded a penalty for a possible handball by Ola Aina. MATCH REPORT: Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal Available to UK users …
Read More »Tottenham boss Thomas Frank under pressure: Have Spurs fans lost faith in their manager?
The grumblings of discontent started before the game, when about 100 supporters took part in a ‘Change For Tottenham‘ protest, which appeared to have been partly calmed by the £35m signing of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid and an open letter from chief executive Vinai Venkatashem assuring concerned fans of …
Read More »Irish Premiership: Coleraine & Glentoran win as Carrick Rangers thump Cliftonville
The home side started brightly and Crusaders goalkeeper Musa Dibaga was twice called into action to deny Coleraine midfielder Will Patching in the early stages. Cooper was narrowly off target with a left-foot curling effort from the edge of the penalty area and should have done better when through on …
Read More »Andrews – 'immensely proud' of Brentford despite Chelsea loss
Brentford manager Keith Andrews feels “immense pride” of his team’s performance but “anger” and “frustration” with the result, after their 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Source link
Read More »Sunderland 2-1 Crystal Palace: Oliver Glasner says board have ‘abandoned’ players
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner was left frustrated after his side’s defeat by Sunderland, saying the clubs board are “abandoning'” them and that he has “always kept his mouth” but no longer can because he wants to “defend his players”. He adds that the team has had its “heart tore …
Read More »Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola admits ‘the better team won’
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola says “the better team won” after his side lost 2-0 to Manchester United in an exciting derby at Old Trafford to give Michael Carrick a win on his return as caretaker boss. MATCH REPORT: Man Utd 2-0 Man City Available to UK users only. …
Read More »Pakistan TV break 232-year record in defending 40 in President’s trophy win
Pakistan TV broke a 232-year record by successfully defending the lowest total in first-class cricket to beat Sui Northern in the President’s Trophy. Set a target of 40 runs to win, Sui Northern were bowled out for 37 at the National Stadium in Karachi. The previous record was held by …
Read More »Heart attack survivor from County Durham suffered online abuse
Catherine LeeNorth East and Cumbria British Heart Foundation Louise McGill sat at one of the benches honouring people living with cardiovascular conditions A woman who was trolled after suffering a heart attack has said people with cardiovascular disease still face stigma. Louise McGill, from Waterhouses, near Esh Winning, County Durham, …
Read More »Yorath a 'massive, massive loss to football'
Former Leeds United teammate Paul Reaney and former Bradford City manager John Herdie pay their own tributes to the late Terry Yorath. Source link
Read More »Novel liquid biopsy technology lowers barriers for more efficient cancer diagnostics
[ A novel liquid biopsy technology is set to advance cancer diagnostics and monitoring by overcoming the long-standing challenge of simultaneously achieving high sensitivity, broad coverage, and simple workflow. A team of researchers from Genomill Health Inc., the University of Turku, and the TYKS Turku University Hospital, Finland, benchmarked this …
Read More »Africa Cup of Nations final: Senegal have ‘concerns’ over treatment in Morocco
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has expressed “serious concerns” over security of the national team after they arrived in Rabat, Morocco for Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal are aiming to win the competition for a second time, having lifted the trophy in 2022, when they face hosts Morocco. …
Read More »‘We can play for two titles’ – Danny Rohl eyes Rangers double
New Rangers winger Skov Olsen says fans can expect him to “go for it” and hopes to end the season lifting trophies. The Denmark international has signed on loan from Wolfsburg until the end of the campaign, with Rangers holding the option to make the move permanent in the summer. …
Read More »NFL play-off predictions: Divisional Round game picks including 49ers @ Seahawks
Rob Staton: Bears There’s just a bit of magic about the Bears at the moment and the Rams have not played their best football in weeks. Soldier Field will be rocking and I think Chicago make it to the NFC Championship. Mike White: Rams The Chicago Bears’ renaissance has been …
Read More »Manchester derby: How Man City boss Pep Guardiola has outlasted five Man Utd managers
In the past 10 years, United have cycled through ‘the Special One’ Jose Mourinho, the vibe of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the interim reign of Ralf Rangnick, the tactician Erik ten Hag and the young hope in Amorim. All have come in and been seen off by Guardiola, who joined City …
Read More »FA Cup: Why is there no VAR in the third and fourth rounds?
VAR was also not in use during the third and fourth round ties last season and it led to a number of notable talking points. Manchester United progressed to the FA Cup fifth round after Harry Maguire scored a late header against Leicester City. The defender appeared to be offside …
Read More »Irish Motorcyclist of the Year: IOM TT record holder collects award for third time
Dunlop’s dramatic Superbike win at the North West 200 was named Race of the Year. Jonathan Rea, who called time on his distinguished World Superbike career at the end of the 2025 season, was presented with a Special Recognition Award in light of his six consecutive titles in the series …
Read More »Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Jan. 17 #481
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. The blue group is a bit funny, once you recognize the connection. …
Read More »Plaid would take minority government over coalition
Cemlyn DaviesWales political correspondent PA Media Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth is hoping to be Wales’ next first minister Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth says he would prefer to form a minority government than enter a coalition with another party after the Senedd election. His comments came after an …
Read More »Lyall Cameron out to issue reminder in Aberdeen loan switch from Rangers
Lyall Cameron wants to “remind people what I can do” after moving from Rangers to Aberdeen on loan for the rest of the season. The midfielder, 23, joined the Ibrox side from Dundee in July but after featuring early on for Russell Martin, has struggled for game time under new …
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